Incredible Tech: How Interstellar Light-Propelled Sailing Works (Infographic)

Monday, September 16, 2013 - 17:00 in Physics & Chemistry

A large enough sail would provide thrust from the pressure of sunlight and, perhaps, laser light beamed from afar, allowing a probe to cover vast distances with no need for fuel.

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